How to Attach an Email in Outlook – Step By Step

Attachments can be utilized to incorporate one or more files with any email message that you dispatch. Furthermore, attachments can also be affixed to items within your Calendar and tasks. To gain insight into viewing or editing attachments in the messages that you receive, refer to “View an Attachment in Outlook Web App“.

Attach a File

Attach a file to a message

1. To attach a file to a message, open a new message or respond to an existing message and select Insert insert > Attachments.
2. Choose the source you want to use in Choose File to Upload.
3. Browse to find the file you want to attach.
4. Select the file, and then select Open to add it to your message.

Attach a file to a Calendar item

1. To attach a file to an event, open a new event or edit an existing event and select More extended menu > Insert > Attachments.
2. Choose the source you want to use in Choose File to Upload.
3. Browse to find the file you want to attach.
4. Select the file, and then select Open to add it to your event.

Attach a file to a task

1. To attach a file to tasks, open a new task or edit an existing task and select Insert insert.
2. Choose the source you want to use in Choose File to Upload.
3. Browse to find the file you want to attach.
4. Select the file, and then select Open to add it to your task.

Attach a Message to Message

Drag to attach a message

1. Open a new message, or reply to or forward an existing one.
2. Open the message in a new window by selecting Open in new window.
3. Arrange the windows so you can see both the message list and your new message.
4. Select and drag the message you want to attach from the message list to your new message.

Copy and paste to attach a message

1. In the list view, select the message you want to attach and press Ctrl+C to copy it.
2. Open a new message, or reply or forward an existing one.
3. With the new message open in the reading pane, press Ctrl+V to attach the message you copied.

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Insert a Picture

You may utilize the aforementioned steps to attach an image, or alternatively, insert a picture within the content of your email message or calendar item. This will enable you to seamlessly incorporate visual aids into your correspondences or event scheduling.

1. To add a picture to an email message, select Insert insert > Pictures inline.
2. Browse to find the picture you want to attach.
3. Select the picture, and then select Open to insert it in your message.
4. After you’ve added pictures, you can resize them by selecting the handles and dragging to make them larger or smaller.

Remove an Attechment

To remove an attachment that has already been added, select the “discard” option next to the attachment name. Similarly, to remove an embedded picture, select the picture and press the “Delete” key.

Conclusion

Attaching files to emails is an essential feature of any email client, and OWA makes it easy and straightforward to do so. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly and easily add an attachment to your email in OWA. Remember to select the right file, check the file size, and ensure the file is saved on your computer before attempting to attach it. With these tips and tricks, you can make the most of OWA’s attachment feature and send files with ease.